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North Carolina Bill Eases Gun Carrying Rules Amid Safety Concerns

6/21/2025

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North Carolina's Senate Bill 50, championed by the Republican leader, seeks to eliminate training and background checks for concealed carry permits while lowering the carrying age to 18. Governor Stein stands firmly against it, voicing serious safety worries. Although the House approved the bill 61-46, a veto override is complicated by deep party divisions.

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Story summary

North Carolina's Senate Bill 50, championed by the Republican leader, seeks to eliminate training and background checks for concealed carry permits while lowering the carrying age to 18. Governor Stein stands firmly against it, voicing serious safety worries. Although the House approved the bill 61-46, a veto override is complicated by deep party divisions.